Looked After Children

Caroline Ball, Barrister, taught child law and criminal justice at the University of East Anglia, UK. Her books include Law for Social Workers and Young Offenders: Law Policy and Practice.

• Introduction1. Overview of Legislation, Guidance and Key Research2. Accommodation Under Section 203. Other Routes to 'Looked After' Status4. Local Authorities' Responsibilities Towards Looked After Children5. The Voice of the Looked After Child and the Role of the Family6. The Acommodation of Looked After Children7. Reviews8. Looked After Children's Transition to AdulthoodUseful WebsiteGlossaryBibliographyIndex.

'This user-friendly book provides a clear and comprehensive overview which will be of assistance to students and to practitioners alike.'- HHJ Sally Dowding, Wolverhampton Combined Court Centre, UK